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Self Transport Folding Wheelchair with Detachable Desk Armrests, Swing-away Detachable Elevating Leg Rests, Solid Castors and Large Rolling Rear Wheels.

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ELEVATING AND SWINGAWAY FOOTRESTS (DETACHABLE). DETACHABLE DESK ARMREST. 8″ FRONT CASTERS AND ENLARGED 24″ REAR WHEEL WITH SOFT-GRIP TIRES.
TOTAL DIMENSION IS 36″(H) X 27″(W) X 30″(D – WITHOUT FOOTREST). 18″(W) X 16″(D) BLACK NYLON UPHOLSTER SEAT, SEAT TO FLOOR HEIGHT IS 19″.
TOTAL WEIGHT IS 49 LBS (WITH FOOTREST ATTACHED). 300 LBS WEIGHT CAPACITY. LIFETIME FRAME WARRANTY 1 YEAR ON ALL OTHER PARTS.
SOME SHIPPING RESTRICTIONS APPLY TO THIS ITEM, PLEASE SEE BELOW.
PLEASE NOTE THIS ITEM CURRENTLY CAN ONLY BE SHIPPED TO A PHYSICAL STREET ADDRESS WITHIN THE 48 CONTIGUOUS US STATES VIA STANDARD SHIPPING, WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE THIS MIGHT CAUSE.

Product Description
SPECIFICATIONS SEAT WIDTH: SEAT WIDTH: 18″ | SEAT DEPTH: 16″ | SEAT TO FLOOR HEIGHT: 19″ | WHEEL-TO-WHEEL WIDTHS: 27″ | ARM STYLE: REMOVABLE FULL-LENGTH | NEW DESIGN 8″ FRONT CASTERS WEIGHT: 49 LBS WEIGHT CAPACITY: 300 LBS. PLEASE NOTE THIS ITEM CURRENTLY CAN ONLY BE SHIPPED TO A PHYSICAL STREET ADDRESS WITHIN THE 48 CONTIGUOUS US STATES, WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE THIS MIGHT CAUSE…. More >>

Self Transport Folding Wheelchair with Detachable Desk Armrests, Swing-away Detachable Elevating Leg Rests, Solid Castors and Large Rolling Rear Wheels.

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Lightweight Transport Wheelchair/Wheel Chair 12″ Wheels

admin — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:54:16 +0000

Oversize 12 1/2″ rear wheels make the chair roll easily
Lightweight at only 23 1/2 pounds
Sturdy powder-coated aluminum frame
Perfect for zoos, festivals, airports, etc
Folds twice – back folds down and frame folds for easy transport and storage

Product Description
This transport wheelchair is so easy to push on any type of surface. The oversize 12 1/2″ rear wheels make the chair roll easily, even on grass, gravel, etc. The chair folds twice, so it can be stored in a small area. Be sure to see all the pictures below. Benefits include: Lightweight at only 23 1/2 pounds Sturdy powder-coated burgundy aluminum frame Perfect for zoos, festivals, airports, etc. Folds twice – back folds down and frame folds for easy transport and sto… More >>

Lightweight Transport Wheelchair/Wheel Chair 12″ Wheels

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Broad Wheelchairs

Aquila Steele — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 12:03:43 +0000

Did you know people in wheelchairs compete in races? Thes races take place on roads and tracks and anyone that needs to use a wheelchair can participate The disability of each athlete is used to place them in a category so everyone has a fair chance of winning. Sepecially designed wheelchairs that can reach fast speeds are used.

The famed wheelchair race, which was started in 1960 takes place at the Summer Paraplympics. There is a huge business in wheelchairs these days and they are becoming much more affordable. Although some health insurance may assist you when buying a wheelchair but if they do not, the manual wheelchairs are still affordable for some. If you have the use of your arms and hands you can use the manually powered units even if you have to sacrifice quality for price. Wheelchairs are a wonderful invention and help a great deal in mobility.

Wheelchairs for crippled people are their feet. They can move around if they are on it. You can’t change the fact that getting a wheelchair is an absolute must whether you were born with a disability or met with an accident that left you disabled. Although a wheelchair just transports you to the place you want to visit and doesn’t really assist you in walking, it’s far better than lying in bed or a couch the whole day.

The brand new ones especially require a lot of money to buy. A second hand one that still functions well are sold in some shops and is a good practical option. If you’re looking for cheap brand new wheelchairs, try searching craigslist, ebay or internetmarket. the most important thing is it meets the user’s needs not whether it is old or new. A variety of different walkers are available for adults.

The most well known model is the straight legged walker and it has four legs connected to a handlebar. The front wheeled walker is another type. It’s just like a straight legged walker, except that it has wheels on the front legs which makes it more convenient to use. Walkers with wheels on both the front and back legs are also available, but these are quite difficult to control and the user must have more physical ability in order to use it. For adults there are many different types of walkers available.

The straight legged walker is the most recognizes and has four legs connected to a handlebar. The front wheeled walker is another kind of walker. It’s quite similar to the straight legged walker and has wheels on the legs which make it easier to use. More difficulty to control are the walkers with wheels on every leg, they require the user to have more physically ability.

Wheelchairs are used as a replacement of walking, generally by those who have walking or other physical disabilities or injuries and also those who are immobile because of a psychological disability. Those recovering from fractures can make the healing process faster and more efficient by using a wheelchair instead of crutches. Battery powered and electrical models have hit the markets and much easier to use. Manually operated ones are now even made of light materials to make moving smoother and more comfortable to use.

The Author is an ageism consultant to the government with articles on Wheel chair are intuitive and in depth.

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A Battery Mobility Scooter Will Help You Spread Your Wings

Jayne Smith — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:59:57 +0000

Any wheelchair user at some point has felt restricted or exhausted from having to propel themselves or having to wait until someone is available to push them. Independence is in sight by using a battery mobility scooter. This kind of scooter has the power within it to get you to where you want to be meaning that you do not need to restrict yourself to short distances because of the energy it takes using your arms. Another benefit is that you can get up steep hills as the traction on the wheels is able to grip most surfaces.

The wide range of battery mobility scooters available means that there will be something to meet the needs of any wheelchair user, they also come in a variety of colours and shades so you can choose one to suit your personality. Most of the scooters have a basket fixed to the front which will allow the user to have the freedom to go solo when they wish to shop as well as carry the items they have bought withing eyesight the whole journey.

As the scooters are thinner in size than most manual chairs they are able to fit down small aisles that would have previously been restrictive and meant that the user would have had to ask for help.

This will help you to down and around small spaces between some shopping aisles, as well as being able to get through any checkout and not be limited to only shops that have the wider checkouts. This will also save you the money of having to pay for any delivery services that are provided by some stores.

The people who make the scooters have started to listen more to people who have mobility problems and have become aware that as a lot of people with mobility problems do not have the ability to exercise that sometimes weight has been an issue when looking to get a chair or battery mobility scooter. This has all changed and chairs have been designed now to carry a passenger weighing over 30 stone. The chairs have also been made a lot wider so that anyone can sit comfortably for a lot longer than before.

The lights that are now fitted to the modern scooters allow people to go out no matter whether it is the sun or moon that is lighting the streets, and means that going out on the scooter when it is darker outside is much safer. Anyone who has gone from using a manual wheelchair before getting a battery powered one will be able to tell you that they have not they have not gone back.

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Mobility Scooters Give You Enhanced Quality Of Life

Dave Smith — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 22:41:07 +0000

Mobility scooters UK are far more attractive and convenient to use than wheelchairs. And for the person who once only had that alternative, the fact that they do not resemble wheelchairs is an important factor.

Mobility problems can affect a person at any age and can be due to various infirmities such as disease or injury. But for the elderly person whose lack of mobility is one more change in life due to age, the whole subject is very sensitive. To have an alternative that is sportier, such as the mobility scooter goes a long way to helping them retain their dignity.

Mobility scooters are configured with a seat on top of the two back wheels, a flat area for the feet and handlebars. These handlebars steer the front wheel or wheels: it may have one or two. They resemble more of a golf cart than a wheelchair.

For the mobility impaired person who is lacking in the strength and flexibility to use a wheelchair, the mobility scooter is much easier to use. It provides them with an independence that was not possible to them prior.

While mobility scooters can be gasoline powered, they are far more often powered by batteries. These batteries can then be charged with either a separate or onboard charging unit with ordinary electric power.

There are scooters that can be used for either indoor or outdoor use while others, usually smaller, are best for indoor only. Mobility scooters, especially the ones that can be used outdoors, offer a freedom that many of their owners had given up experiencing. Short trips can now be taken on their own, rather than relying on friends and family.

Before buying, it is a good idea to think about how the mobility scooter is going to be used. Will you need both indoor and outdoor use? Is ease of transport an important factor? Are there limiting space factors, such as doorways, that you need to consider in selecting your scooter model.

These days, mobility scooters UK are so common that one can often borrow or rent them in public places. There are many places to look on the Internet if you are interested in buying one for yourself. Whichever model you prefer, you can find it online, and often these stores provide free shipping within the UK.

More resources mobility scooters and second hand mobility scooters

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A Guide on Pediatric Wheelchairs

Tariq Yaman — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 01:02:24 +0000

Pediatric, or child’s wheelchairs can be purchased in practically as many distinctive styles as adult Electric Medical Wheelchairs, yet with the additional factor of being sized to comfortably hold a child’s smaller body type. There are some more questions to consider if you are planning to buy a pediatric wheelchair, though, and we will discuss those considerations. The two most important subjects to think about are the capacity of the wheelchair and the manner of support it offers the child. As soon as those details are settled, you are going to want to consider how to transport that wheelchair. Finally, you’ll find minor details to make any wheelchair more child-friendly, so these are going to be addressed too.

The first task at hand is to select the appropriate sized wheelchair. As anyone knows, investing in items for children requires that you must figure out the size he is right now and also how much larger he will get by the time he is done with the thing. This is fairly simple, because pediatric wheelchairs vary in capacities from 35 lbs to 250 lbs, and quite a few are made to grow when required. If the child employs the wheelchair for a permanent condition, then any adjustable sized wheelchair might prove a good investment.

The next important concern is the child’s condition. Might the child need very much physical support, or do they need a four wheel or a 3 Wheel Scooter? Many chairs come with a series of restraints in addition to back and neck support for occupants who can’t normally hold themselves up, but others come with merely the absolute minimum back support and no headrest of any kind. Will the user be able to move himself eventually, or will he constantly need assistance propelling the chair? Manual chairs are available with larger back wheels and push handles which may detach, or you might opt for motorized wheelchairs steered by joystick controls.

Transportation is another practical question when selecting 3 Wheel Electric Medical Wheelchairs. How often must the child be bundles into the family car daily, and how quick does that task need to be? A well made manual wheelchair which collapses can be quickly moved in and out of a regular family car so long as the child can be shifted to a car seat for the length of the journey. If your child is too large to lift repeatedly, if he cannot use a manual wheelchair or requires constant head and torso support, then a motorized wheelchair would be needed, along with a chair lift and a vehicle intended to accommodate it.

Finally, we ought to take the child’s enjoyment to heart. Pediatric wheelchairs are made in many colors, and you will find a variety of kid-friendly seat cushions, appliques and custom made backpacks to bring some personality and enjoyment to the wheelchair. This could seem like unimportant details to many adults, but remember, the child is the person living in the chair; it really ought to be as enjoyable as possible.

Tariq Yaman works with an Wheelchair Disability Scooter website that educates consumers about the 3 Wheel Electric Medical Wheelchairs.

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Mobility Scooters UKs Growing Fleet

Jake Miles — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 02:18:29 +0000

The number of mobility scooters UK citizens have to choose from is growing every month. Manufacturers have realised an aging population may be slowed down by mobility issues but that they still want to be able to go out and do things. The mobility scooter has become more affordable and reliable. Before you buy one there are 5 areas you should think about to ensure you find a scooter that meets your particular requirements.

What are its dimensions? It is no sense buying a mobility scooter to find it won’t fit into your front door. Consider whether it will need to be able to fold down or be able to fit into an vehicle for moving around.

Check the seat: Is it comfortable for you and do you have enough legroom. Do you need the seat to be able to swivel. Some people depending on what their mobility problems are, find that a seat that swivels is easier to get on and off.

How many wheels: A three wheeler may be easier to maneuver but it likely to be less stable than a four wheeler. The four wheelers handle rough ground a lot better and are much better for going up and down curbs.

Batteries: You need to find out how far you will be able to go on your scooter without having to recharge the battery. You should check what sort of battery it has and how often it will need to be recharged. Find out what the expected battery life is and what a replacement would cost.

Think about where you want to use your mobility scooter. Riding on the road with mobility scooter UK laws and council regulations will apply. But if it most running will be on flat ground to and from the shopping centre your needs will be different than if you have to maneuver up and down steeper terrain.

With the range of mobility scooters UK wide there will be an option available that suits your lifestyle and pocket,

For the widest choice of mobility scooters uk, take a look at the superb range of wheelchair vehicles at http://www.tga-electric.com today

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A Medical Wheelchair Performs Everything but the Procedure

admin — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 23:12:32 +0000

A good medical wheelchair needs to have a of number features. Some are already present on standard extant models, but many others are not. A number of “extra” features should be standard on medical wheelchairs. Most manufacturers haven’t even thought about considering that they might be a really good idea.
For the purposes of this article, medical wheelchairs will be seen to be separate from those designed for individual use. There is a reason for that, which is that they should be considered and produced as diverse entities.
An individual wheelchair is just that. It is designed to provide the closest equivalent to natural mobility that a person who has been deprived of the same to due to accident, injury, or illness.
Thus, they include features designed to facilitate that very important need. The specifics vary but almost always include the ability to be folded up and put into a car for convenient travel and a height most suited to the occupant.
Outside of the need to transport individuals from location to location, medical wheelchairs have a vastly different range of needs than those for individuals. These needs have not been addressed until recently.
This leads to, among other things, unnecessary wear and tear on chairs and people and largely preventable theft. Both of these have increased hospitals costs and there has yet to be an era where that is a good thing.
For people who do not work in the medical fields, the concept of wheelchair theft may be unfamiliar. However, stop to consider that they have wheels and are designed to be propelled by the occupant, as well as not being easily secured – except in a locked room.
Hospital personnel often have more pressing concerns, such as saving a patient, than getting a chair locked up in a basement storage room. Combine this with the aforementioned ability to be folded up and put in a car, and wheelchair theft is a very costly concern for all manner of care facilities.
Further, a great many of the uses of medical wheelchairs are not by those who have mobility issues. Rather policy, safety concerns, or temporary impairment requires that institutional personnel transfer the client from one locale to another. This obviates the need for a chair to be propelled by its occupant. Eliminating that ability makes the chair less open to theft as well giving attendants heightened ability to deal with obstreperous patients.
When the need for independent propulsion is removed, a completely new world opens up. The handle used to steer the chair can be repositioned so that the attendant can get the most movement with the least strain.
The same goes for raising arms and elevatable footrests, designed for easy transfer and positioning. The addition of automatically locking brakes is a feature that most standard wheelchairs could stand to incorporate into their own designs.
A further feature that makes for an excellent medical wheelchair, both in terms of cost effectiveness and ease of use, is the fact that this redesigned product is also nestable – like shopping carts or rentable luggage carriers. This means that several secure and convenient locations can be accessed in any institution where the chairs can be stored and retrieved quickly in time of need.

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How To Pick The Right Wheelchair For Dogs

admin — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 23:02:41 +0000

Seeing older people in wheelchairs is very usual. It is also common to see injured people and animals in them. But seeing dogs on their wheelchair is uncommon. But it is right, injured dogs can have their own specialized wheelchair.

Any animal can use a wheelchair but the most common users are dogs. This does not mean that it will end the dog’s life but it is merely to assist them to move freely. There are significant reasons why dogs need wheelchairs and they are: Cervical disc disease, Ruptured disc, Spinal lesion, Tumors, Ligament problems, Cancer, Severe leg weakness, Arthritis and Neurological disease.

What are the common features of a dog wheelchair?

It has a lightweight frame.
It is designed with the lightest materials possible. It weighs 50 percent lighter but still has the ability to support even the larger dog breeds.

Wheels
Different dog wheelchairs have different wheels. It will not be difficult for a buyer to choose which one is suitable for his/her dog since the wheels are also specialized for the easy maneuvering of the dogs in all types of soil.

Custom made
It is made not only to fit the size of your dogs but also its lifestyle. They consider the kind of activities which dogs are normally engaged with.

Harness
This is helpful in every movement of your dog. It can be useful even if the dog is not on the wheelchair.

Here are guidelines which you can use on how to purchase for it:

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Medline Deluxe 12 Inch Wheels Transport Lightweight Wheelchair – Great for Outdoors – Burgundy

admin — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 22:58:15 +0000

Deluxe Lightweight Transport Wheelchair
12 ” Wheels Provide a More Stable Ride
This lightweight chair weighs just 23.5 lbs
Available in Burgundy or Blue.

Product Description
This is the ideal chair for loading into trunk, car or airplane and the rear handles fold down for easy storage or transportation. This chairs greatest attribute is the ease of pushing over non paved surfaces. It is ideal to take to festivals, picnics and any outdoor activity. The powder coated aluminum frame is lightweight, durable. The seat is made from durable and lightweight nylon upholstery and a seatbelt is included for safety. Black composite wheels require v… More >>

Medline Deluxe 12 Inch Wheels Transport Lightweight Wheelchair – Great for Outdoors – Burgundy

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NOVA 352 Lightweight Transport Chair with Detachable Desk Arms, Hand Brakes and 12″ Rear Wheels, 19″, Red

admin — Fri, 28 May 2010 23:01:00 +0000

Weight capacity – 300lbs.
Seat dimensions – 19.5″w x 16″d
Seat height – 19″
Opened overall width – 25″
Closed overall width – 12″

Product Description
Our NOVA 352R, 19″ Transport Chair is designed to provide easy, lightweight patient transport. 12″ rear wheels provide a more comfortable ride. The comfortable padded upholstery and arm pads are reinforced to prevent stretching or ripping. It features Flip Back/Detachable desk arms which facilitates easy user transport. Hand Brakes provide optimum safety and control. For added safety a seat belt is included and each chair is equipped with locking rear wheels. … More >>

NOVA 352 Lightweight Transport Chair with Detachable Desk Arms, Hand Brakes and 12″ Rear Wheels, 19″, Red

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Drive Medical Economy Transport Chair, 19 Inch, Silver

admin — Tue, 11 May 2010 01:37:41 +0000

19″ wide seat
Weighs 26 pounds
Fold down back
Comes with seat belt
Swing away footrests

Product Description
The Economy Transport Chair is from Drive Medical one of the country’s fastest growing manufactures of Durable Medical Equipment. The all carbon steel frame chair weights 26lbs a weight capicity of 250lbs.. The seat width is 19″. The deluxe back release allows the back to fold down for easy storage and transportion.The footrests swing away and are easliy removed. The chair comes with a seat belt for added safety. Maintenance free composite 8″ wheels are on the fron… More >>

Drive Medical Economy Transport Chair, 19 Inch, Silver

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`Expedition Aluminum Transport Chair w/Loop Locks 17 Red 17 BLACK UPHOLSTERY * Red Frame * Comes with padded armrests * Back folds down for storage and transport * Comes with seatbelt * 12 rear * flat free * wheels * Limited Lifetime Warranty

admin — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 22:53:48 +0000

Expedition Aluminum Transport Chair w/Loop Locks
Wheelchairs & Accessories
Wheelchair – Transport

Product Description
17 BLACK UPHOLSTERY * Red Frame * Comes with padded armrests * Back folds down for storage and transport * Comes with seatbelt * 12 rear * flat free * wheels * Limited Lifetime Warranty… More >>

`Expedition Aluminum Transport Chair w/Loop Locks 17 Red 17 BLACK UPHOLSTERY * Red Frame * Comes with padded armrests * Back folds down for storage and transport * Comes with seatbelt * 12 rear * flat free * wheels * Limited Lifetime Warranty

Prairie View Industries SFW430 Portable Singlefold Ramp, 4 ft x 30 in

admin — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 22:51:54 +0000

Safety tested and listed by underwriters Laborarories Inc. for safety capacity rating.
Welded fabrication rather than riveting
Surface is covered with anti-slip skid resistant tape for maximum traction
Full 30″ wide platform design for maximum support and stability
Has a handle for easy carrying. Carries like a suitcase.

Product Description
Portable and lightweight aluminum ramp folds conveniently in half for ease in carrying and storage. It comes with a handle and carries like a suit case. The ramp has welded fabrication for strength and the entire walking surface is covered with anti-slip traction tape and provides maximum traction even when the ramp or wheels of chair are scooter are wet. Uniquely safety tested and listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc provides the assurance that the ramp will… More >>

Prairie View Industries SFW430 Portable Singlefold Ramp, 4 ft x 30 in

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`Expedition Aluminum Transport Chair w/Loop Locks 17 Blue 17 BLACK UPHOLSTERY * Blue Frame * Comes with padded armrests * Back folds down for storage and transport * Comes with seatbelt * 12 rear * flat free * wheels * Limited Lifetime Warranty

admin — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 23:52:33 +0000

Expedition Aluminum Transport Chair w/Loop Locks
Wheelchairs & Accessories
Wheelchair – Transport

Product Description
17 BLACK UPHOLSTERY * Blue Frame * Comes with padded armrests * Back folds down for storage and transport * Comes with seatbelt * 12 rear * flat free * wheels * Limited Lifetime Warranty… More >>

`Expedition Aluminum Transport Chair w/Loop Locks 17 Blue 17 BLACK UPHOLSTERY * Blue Frame * Comes with padded armrests * Back folds down for storage and transport * Comes with seatbelt * 12 rear * flat free * wheels * Limited Lifetime Warranty

Factors You Should Know Before Buying A Manual Wheelchair

admin — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 22:29:07 +0000

Wheelchairs have different uses and also different types. Both the elderly and the disabled people seek the help of this equipment. They still need a wheelchair for independence and mobility purposes aside from the assistance they can ask from their caretakers.

For people who have reasonable upper body strength, manual wheelchair is best for them. Older people who have very limited ability to move are not advisable to use a manual wheelchair and better to use the powered and electric wheelchairs.

Manual wheelchairs are typical type of wheelchair that has been used during the earliest years since it is one of the pioneering types that are available in the market before.

Things you should consider before you purchase a manual wheelchair:

Choose the right type of frame.
Having an X brace on the center part of the wheelchair is a common feature of the manual chair. This enables the frame to be folded sideways. If you are traveling, look for better and lighter frames to make it more convenient for you.

Always prioritize the comfort of the patient.
When buying a manual wheelchair, it should fit the size of the person to use it. If it will not fit the use, it can result to muscle disorders.

Do not miss the hand rim.
A vital part of the wheelchair is the hand rim. Its diameter will greatly determine the propulsion. If you will not take into consideration, it can cause an accident.

Maintenance of the wheels.
You need to look after the wheels of this equipment. Be sure that it will provide for its steadiness. Do a habitual monitoring of its wheels for security purposes.

Always check the balance on the front and back part of the wheelchair.
If it is not properly balanced, it will be harder to pull or push a manual wheelchair. It can bring difficulty either to the user or to the caretaker.

You need to follow some safety measures upon using the manual wheelchair. Do not let you life be at risk and always bear in mind that its purpose is to make things easy for you and give comfort and not put you in danger.

Make sure that its speed will not exceed that of brisk walking. Inform the person seated on the wheelchair about this before you make an attempt to push the wheelchair.

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18″ Wide Seat Wheelchair with Padded Armrest, Footrests, Solid Castors and Large Rear Wheels.

admin — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 23:05:25 +0000

HEAVY DUTY STEEL FRAME WITH 18″ X 16″ UPHOLSTERY SEAT. BUILD-IN BACKPOCKET FOR ADDITIONAL STORAGE.
EASY STORAGE AND TRANSPORT, SLIGHTLY THICKER THAN 10″ WHEN FOLDED. WEIGHT CAPACITY IS 350 LBS.
DUAL HANDBRAKES FOR ADDED SAFETY. SWINGAWAY FOOTRESTS AND FIXED FULL-LENGTH ARMRESTS.
8″ SOLID CASTERS WITH SOFT-GRIP TIRES AND LARGE 24″ SOLID REAR WHEELS. GOES THROUGH ALL STANDARD DOOR.
PLEASE NOTE THIS ITEM CURRENTLY CAN ONLY BE SHIPPED VIA STANDARD SHIPPING TO A PHYSICAL STREET ADDRESS WITHIN THE 48 CONTIGUOUS US STATES, WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE THIS MIGHT CAUSE.

18″ Wide Seat Wheelchair with Padded Armrest, Footrests, Solid Castors and Large Rear Wheels.

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